Job Information
Actalent Flight Operations Systems Engineer in Houston, Texas
Role:
As part of the System Engineering Department, the Flight Operations System Engineer will participate, and coordinate the work needed for the analysis, planning and definition of the constellation operations and the preparations, testing and execution of the operations procedures.
Tasks:
The Satellite Flight-Operations engineer will perform and participate in the following tasks and activities, depending on the background and experience of the candidate.
• Trade-off studies to design, develop and simulate the overall Satellite LEOP plan.
• Development of Spacecraft In-Orbit Operations Procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
• Development of Satellite Operation Manuals, test procedures and oversight of their execution and associated trainings.
• Verification & Validation Matrices of the operations procedures for on-orbit commissioning, routine, and contingency operations of the mission.
• Support In-Orbit Test (IOT), anomaly resolution + FDIR.
• Support the ICD development activities both HW and SW/DB
• Support the Operations DevOps environment and tool-chain integration.
• Support the ConOps Mission Design, Trade Space Analysis, Modeling and Automation
• Support the Satellite Simulator Operation and script development.
Must haves
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a relevant field
• At least 10 years of relevant practical experience
• Previous mission design and analyses experience with LEO/MEO satellite systems.
• Experience with automated satellite operations, especially design.
• Systems Engineering experience in concepts of space and ground segment design, specification and integration, knowledge of Flight Software role in operations, Satellite Database Operations concept and telemetry structure concepts.
• Experience creating or using models and/or simulation software.
• Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages
• Knowledge of Matlab
• Knowledge of AG1's Systems Tool Kit (STK)
Complementary skills/knowledge
• Previous experience in Constellation Operations
• Development and testing of new automated operations
• Knowledge of MS Excel, for the purposes of engineering analyses
• Knowledge of requirements Management tools such as DOORS/Windchill/Jama
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $90.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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